Full lineup released for women’s surf festival

HUNDREDS of local women’s surfers will descend on Lorne next month for the second edition of the Great Ocean Road Women’s Surf Festival.

The all-inclusive event will provide opportunities for surfers from all backgrounds and experience to come together and celebrate their love for surfing and the ocean.

The full event program features plenty of fun both in and out of the water.

A fun social surf competition will be held on November 16 and is sure to be one of the highlights, as it will feature divisions for all ages and surfers.

Free workshops will take place across the weekend in the Torquay Dental Surfers Hub including a Q&A with 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach champion Isabella Nichols, a Waves of Change club symposium, and a Women in Surfing panel show.

 

Local surf camp operator Honu Honi will host an Understanding your Cycle in Surfing event, alongside surf forecasting, surf etiquette and coastal yoga.

Surf Coast Women’s Health Group will host their own physical health and surfing workshop.

Go Ride a Wave will be running learn to surf sessions, while Surf Her Way will be holding an intermediate coaching surf sessions for surfers looking to progress their surfing.

The Lorne Swell Market will also be a showstopper with a wide feature of local produce providers, artists and surf stalls from across the state.

Surfing Victoria chief executive officer Adam Robertson said they were thrilled to be bringing the festival back for a second year.

“The festival is a fantastic celebration of all things women in surfing, community, progression, and connection to the ocean.

“Whether it’s a Q&A with Rip Curl Pro champion Isabella Nichols, a learn to surf lesson or checking out the free festival market, there is something for everyone to get involved in.”

Surf Coast Shire mayor Mike Bodsworth said it was fantastic to see the event making a return.

“I love local events like this that bring people together to take in our stunning natural environment.

“The festival celebrates our status as a surfing destination, no matter what your skill level is.

“Beginner surfers will have a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with reigning Rip Curl Pro champion Isabella Nicholls, which is pretty special.”

Honu Honi owner Becky Goshnick said the business couldn’t wait to play a key role in delivering a successful weekend in Lorne.

See the full lineup online at surfingvic.com/great-ocean-road-womens-surf-fest